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Assistant Project Manager (Client Opportunity)

Progressive Design

Richmond, VA

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
LOCATION
Richmond, VA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Progressive Design, Inc. is currently seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support a large engineering consulting firm working on transmission/solar work in Virginia (for a large energy company).  This is a full time position that is located in Richmond, VA.  Position will require travel throughout the state of Virginia alongside the Project Manager.  Candidate will begin as Assistant Project Manager and typically after a year move into a Project Manager role where this individual will also train a succeeding Assistant Project Managers. This is a development program where this individual will build a foundational understanding of project management and following the minimum two year commitment, will have opportunities to continue in Project Management or leverage their learnings to support their ensuing engineering or construction career.
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Working directly under the Project Managers concerning project details and deliverables
  • Assisting in the planning and implementation of multiple projects at once
  • Helping to coordinate and manage project tasks and deliverables
  • Supporting the development and management of scope, schedule and project budgets
  • Conducting administrative duties, such as setting up meetings, drafting invoices and drawing estimates
  • Tracking and reporting project progress
  • Maintain a strong line of communication with all team members on projects
Minimum Requirements:
  • BS degree in Engineering or Construction Management
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Excellent multitasking skills
  • Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Detail orientated and highly organized
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 
Benefits:
We offer a fast paced, exciting work environment with a competitive compensation package including: Medical Benefits, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401K match and tuition reimbursement.
 

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Progressive Design

Founded in 1986 by its president, Robert Ranson, Progressive Design has grown to become one of the largest privately held multi-discipline engineering firms in central Virginia. Based in Richmond, our company is currently working with clients in Maine, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee, Illinois, Ohio, Florida, Nebraska, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Texas, as well as Europe, Asia and South America. Possessing vast experience and technical expertise, we deliver unparalleled value to our customers. Progressive Design is a multi-discipline engineering consulting office supporting manufacturing facilities and clients with areas of specialization including: project feasibility studies, process improvement analysis, new process design, process upgrades, air pollution abatement technology and integration, environmental compliance, product design, industrial capital projects, and detailed project/construction estimates. The company serves Fortune 500 companies in industries such as food processing, films, fibers, plastics, paper, chemicals, tobacco, pharmaceuticals, power, metals, wastewater treatment, and discrete manufacturing. Throughout our history, our clients have deemed Progressive Design as the company setting the standard for engineering excellence. We are proud of this recognition, but what does it mean? The science of engineering and design is much more than producing accurate work. It is a process of complex problem solving, research and investigation, conceptual thinking, the accumulation of knowledge, expert technical performance, effective communication, and team building. Engineering and design demands enormous creative ability and the mental discipline to transform creativity into innovation. Progressive Design employees all share a relentless passion for excellence. They take enormous pride in their work and continuously strive to perform beyond client expectation.
COMPANY SIZE
20 to 49 employees
INDUSTRY
Engineering Services
FOUNDED
1986
WEBSITE
https://progressive-design.com/